https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14899 The faceless assessment regime has turned Show Cause Notices into standardized template communications that often lack intelligible, evidence-based reasons and fail to disclose supporting documents, undermining the taxpayer's opportunity to meaningfully respond. Short response timeframes and compartmentalised automated processes further diminish effective reply, diffusing responsibility and increasing litigation burdens. Recommended reforms include clear disclosure of bases for proposed adjustments, identification of documentary evidence, reasonable response periods, customised notice formats, and officer training to ensure reasoned, accountable decisions. en-us Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:22:15 +0530 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:58:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14899 The faceless assessment regime has turned Show Cause Notices into standardized template communications that often lack intelligible, evidence-based reasons and fail to disclose supporting documents, undermining the taxpayer's opportunity to meaningfully respond. Short response timeframes and compartmentalised automated processes further diminish effective reply, diffusing responsibility and increasing litigation burdens. Recommended reforms include clear disclosure of bases for proposed adjustments, identification of documentary evidence, reasonable response periods, customised notice formats, and officer training to ensure reasoned, accountable decisions. Articles Income Tax Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:22:15 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14899